. >>> president barack obama hoping to put more pressure on russia today. the president's intentions to increase sanctions are taking the spotlight during his trip to asia. reports, mr. obama is not the only head of state with tough words for moscow. >>reporter: the president's week long 4 nation trip to asia is a balancing act. focus is shifting from his failed global trade talks in japan to the ferry disaster. >> we join yous on the loss and missing. >>reporter: high on the list of tipics. the crisis in ukraine. russia's defense chief escalated tensions tli by ordering new military drills along the border with ukraine. the president says further sanctions against russia are teeed up and ready to go. >> we'll continue to keep some arrows in our quiver in the event that we see a further deterioration of the situation over the next several days or weeks. >>reporter: the president's comments come as the ukrainian prime minister speaks out with tough talk of his own. claims moscow wants to start a third world war, determined to occupy his country, quote, milit